But Will It Fly?: The History and Science of Unconventional Aerial Power and Propulsion
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Conventional aircraft today are propelled by the action of propellers or jets, and powered by the internal combustion of petroleum fuels in piston, turboprop or jet engines. But other power sources, powerplants, and propulsion devices, for airships as well as aircraft, have been proposed and even experimented with over the last few centuries. The power sources considered include human muscles, steam, batteries, nuclear reactors, and hydrogen fuel;...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1476696543
ISBN13:9781476696546
Release Date:September 2025
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:183 Pages
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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